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Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of disruptions to Regional services including child care centres, Health Department vaccination clinics, Durham Region Transit services, and waste services due to the winter storm.

When: January 17, 2022.

Why: The winter storm, bringing heavy snowfall, is impacting services throughout the region.

Where: The following services have been impacted due to weather conditions:

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All Durham Region Health Department COVID-19 vaccination clinics are closed today due to inclement weather. Clients with appointments are being contacted and their appointments will be re-booked.

Read this press release on the Region of Durham's website.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) to provide an update on the amendment to the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Public consultation is required on the proposed solutions to provide additional sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity at the Newcastle WPCP.

When: January 11 to February 11.

Where: The virtual PIC is available online at durham.ca/NewcastleWPCP.

Why: Public...

The following statement is released on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

“I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I know that 2022 will bring renewed hope, opportunity, and potential. As we reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the future, we have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to look forward to.

In Clarington, we will focus on supporting and building a strong local economy in 2022. We will continue to look at opportunities...

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will administer Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for first, second and third doses to individuals 30 and older beginning Dec. 29, until additional supply of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is secured.

On Dec. 21, the province advised the Health Department of a limited supply of Pfizer vaccine across Canada. Pfizer is recommended for individuals 12 to 17-years old for first and second doses and for individuals 18 to 29-years old for first, second and...